Part five: Hypoglycaemia, illness management and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

Part five of the course is aimed at all health professionals supporting and caring for people with diabetes and pancreatic cancer who would like more information on hypoglycaemia, illness management and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). 

If you specialise in diabetes, the content of this course may feel very familiar to you, but there could some elements that are less familiar where the focus is pancreatic cancer specific. It is important we cover the full spectrum to ensure everyone finishes the course with a good understanding and knowledge of diabetes in pancreatic cancer. 

The course aims to increase understanding of diabetes and pancreatic cancer where there is often intersection between job roles (such as HPB CNSs and DSNs). It aims to help you deliver your role in the best way possible.

• Knowledge and understanding of hypoglycaemia and how to manage this
• Knowledge and understanding of ‘sick day rules’ when someone has diabetes and pancreatic cancer 
• Knowledge and understanding of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). 

 There will be a short quiz toward the end of the course to test your knowledge of the course content. You will receive a CPD certificate of completion at the end of course. 

Do I need to complete the module in one go? 

No. You can start the module and come back to it later to complete it. The course will remember your progress. 

Can I get CPD from taking this module? 

Yes. This course is CPD certified. On completion of the course, you will receive a certificate with the CPD stamp which you can use for revalidation. 

Do I need to take all six parts of this course? 

Depending on your role and existing knowledge, you can pick and choose which parts of the course you would like to take (other than part one which is mandatory). We recommend taking all six parts, however, it’s your choice and you’ll receive a CPD certificate for each part completed.